May my opinions gather wind under their wings and fly, perchance to soar. |
O PINIONS! These are my opinions. The good, the very bad, the really really ugly. Pinions are the flight feathers of birds. Without them they remain as grounded as we do. With them they soar. As "Joy gives us wings" so anger and irrational feelings and thoughts ground us too. It is my hope that not all of my opinions are negative, that some may gain flight (or at least flop around. ) During the Azalea Fest the larch's knees approach the fronds. The fountain's on and soft green feathers brush the surface. In the mirror of the pond see by what I choose to share (there... by the golden knees of old larch trees) what lies beneath my surface. |
Pentecost Rant! June 1, 2020 at 5:56pm Protesters or Rioters?
31.may.2020
Response to Joey at spacebook: "These are just the armed members! I'll challenge every 'good' Christian here lurking in the background ... how doesn't praying in your churches every Sunday for the Apocalypse not feed this glorification of violence at the ever-present (for generations) End Times? Oh yes, I blame those without guns as well. And I'll go further ... how does glorifying Christians (many by name only) above all others... [Read more] Communitarianism July 5, 2020 at 7:45pm Communitarianism
27.mai.2020
To a friend of a friend (who has since clarified her point of view, so I'm glad I didn't post this) but I share now to shed some light as to where I'm coming from.
You're American! The American definition: welfare = something people don't deserve but "we do-gooders begrudgingly support them because we can't kill them (thankfully we don't have to associate with them or allow them to live where we do)".
That's not ... [Read more] Working at home May 23, 2020 at 11:58pm Working at home
23.mayo.2020
A reply on facebook to Tomasz Adamski (a meme about Shopify giving up real locations):
There will be a backlash at some point ... there always is. Many people are very happy to avoid interactions with others, especially people they don't like. They love plastic, love living in a cocoon, adore the virtual life, delivery to their door, shopping on-line. But some of us want to pay cash to sit with a friend with a cup of coffee and a slice of pie, to buy ... [Read more] MY RIGHT TO _____ IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR LIFE? May 22, 2020 at 8:00pm No one is denying you your religion
22 May 2020, 13:40
Trump announces that houses of worship are ‘essential,’ calls on governors to open them up (Fox News)
Another MY RIGHT TO _____ IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR LIFE.
Oh ... Supreme Court here we come! A dictator not understanding that large groups of people, regardless of type of gathering, is the issue. That the coronavirus doesn't care how religious thou art. That no one ever restricted people's religious beliefs, ... [Read more] TO ALL WHO ARE ARMED AND SHOUTING FREEDOM May 14, 2020 at 6:59pm 14.may.2020
TO ALL WHO ARE ARMED AND SHOUTING FREEDOM:
If you were a soldier you knew where you stood. Unless you were in Iraq being bombed and then told that your dead loved ones were collateral damage; unless you were in Sarajevo as the person next to you dropped dead from a sniper bullet ... you may not understand what it's like to be on the receiving end. If you were, then you do. In America there has been an ongoing war against Poor People, Homeless People, Gay Men, Lesbians, Bla... [Read more] Preparation? Priorities? May 13, 2020 at 3:14pm Preparation? Priorities?
13.may.2020
Many governments are NOT prepared.
Many people can't seem to think about others.
Some can't sort out their priorities.
Some have. They walk around with a gun, shout 'freedom', spit in someone's face.
Answers, comment to friends on-line (spacebook):
To Jane in Montana:
462 ... one in the Billings area today. 800 tests. Only 3 hospitalized. Numbers are good. Tourist season will lead to outbreaks though if they... [Read more] Doing away with police? Nice idea but how? Flesh this out! May 8, 2020 at 4:38pm Doing away with police? Nice idea but how? Flesh this out!
8 mayo 2020
A comment to Jean Sebastian: "There are many places in the world where police serve and protect without a Rambo and racist attitude of oppression. Vulnerable populations need to be protected at times. And no ... although most people are good most of the time it's not so simple. Explain to me how indigenous people in Costa Rica who have their lands invaded every year by Ticos (the dominant culture) are suppos... [Read more] Stay at Home and Thriving? That would NOT be me. May 5, 2020 at 6:41pm Stay at Home and Thriving? That would NOT be me.
5.mayo.2020
asks: "What individuals or groups do you think are thankful for stay at home orders? I'm working on some mock thank you notes and need examples other than needy pets and poorly performing sports teams."
I answer:
"People who really do NOT like people. Some folks here are dreading having to smile and say hello. They love their 60 foot distancing ... because 6 feet is NOT enough.
Anyone who hates shop... [Read more] |